INFERRING MEANING OF UNFAMILIAR WORDS USING CONTEXT CLUES

Context clues are hints or information provided within a text that help readers understand the meaning of
unfamiliar words or phrases. These clues can be found in the surrounding words, sentences, or paragraphs and often
come in various forms, such as synonyms, antonyms, explanations, or examples.

1. During the summer, the weather is often scorching. People love to eat cold treats like ice cream to cool down.
What does "scorching" most likely mean?
a) freezing b) very hot c) cloudy d) rainy

2. The little girl was ecstatic when she saw her birthday cake. She couldn't stop smiling and jumping up and down.
What does "ecstatic" mean?
a) angry b) disappointed c) very happy d) tired

3. The teacher gave us an arduous task that required a lot of effort and time. What does "arduous" most likely
mean?
a) easy b) quick c) difficult d) enjoyable

4. After the long hike, everyone was feeling weary and needed to rest. What does "weary" mean?
a) excited b) energetic c) thirsty d) tired

5. The thief tried to be stealthy as he crept through the dark room, hoping not to be seen. What does "stealthy"
mean?
a) noisy b) quick c) secretive d) clumsy

6. The politician was known for his eloquent speeches, which moved many people to tears. What does "eloquent"
most likely mean?

a) boring b) unclear c) persuasive d) short

7. The scientist made a noteworthy discovery that changed the way people understood the disease. What does
"noteworthy" mean?

a) insignificant b) important c) common d) risky

8. When the students heard the cacophony of the fire alarm, they quickly left the building. What does "cacophony"
most likely mean?

a) pleasant sound b) silence c) harsh noise d) whisper

9. The author's latest book was a phenomenal success, selling millions of copies worldwide. What does
"phenomenal" mean?

a) average b) extraordinary c) disappointing d) secret

10. After reading the passage, Maria felt perplexed because she couldn't understand the main idea. What does
"perplexed" mean?

a) relaxed b) interested c) confused d) certain

11. The basketball player’s injury was debilitating, preventing him from playing for the rest of the season. What does
"debilitating" mean?

a) improving b) strengthening c) weakening d) helping

Answer: c) weakening
12. The CEO’s decision was revolutionary, changing the entire direction of the company. What does "revolutionary"
most likely mean?
a) old-fashioned b) groundbreaking c) minor d) gradual

13. The plant began to wither in the hot sun because it wasn't watered. What does "wither" mean?

a) grow b) bloom c) shrink d) strengthen

14. The movie was so engrossing that the audience didn’t even realize two hours had passed. What does
"engrossing" mean?

a) boring b) interesting c) confusing d) short

15. The ominous clouds suggested that a storm was approaching. What does "ominous" most likely mean?

a) harmless b) dark c) friendly d) threatening

16. The forest was teeming with wildlife, and we could hear the sounds of birds and animals all around us. What
does "teeming" mean?

a) empty b) full c) quiet d) peaceful

17. The little boy was disheartened when his kite got stuck in the tree. What does "disheartened" mean?

a) cheerful b) hopeful c) discouraged d) excited

18. After a grueling day of practice, the team was exhausted but happy with their progress. What does "grueling"
mean?

a) relaxing b) easy c) exhausting d) short

19. The story had a poignant ending that made everyone in the room cry. What does "poignant" mean?

a) funny b) boring c) touching d) happy

20. The community worked together to revitalize the old park, making it beautiful again. What does "revitalize"
mean?

a) destroy b) neglect c) refresh d) abandon

1. The desert is arid, which means it is extremely dry and receives little rainfall.

a) wet b) dry c) cold d) humid

2. The hero was very valiant, or in other words, extremely brave, when he faced the dragon.

a) cowardly b) scared c) brave d) happy

3. The instructions were explicit, meaning they were very clear and easy to understand.

a) confusing b) clear c) hidden d) difficult

4. The magician’s tricks were mystifying, or in other words, very puzzling and hard to explain.

a) obvious b) simple c) puzzling d) boring

5. The soldiers showed resilience by bouncing back and recovering quickly after each challenge.

a) strength b) laziness c) anger d) carelessness

6. The fabric was resilient, meaning it could easily return to its original shape after being stretched.

a) weak b) fragile c) durable d) smooth

7. The child’s room was chaotic, which means it was completely disorganized and messy.

a) neat b) disorganized c) clean d) peaceful

8. The old man was benevolent, or kind and generous, always helping those in need.

a) selfish b) greedy c) kind d) angry

9. The noise was deafening, which means it was extremely loud, making it hard to hear anything else.

a) quiet
b) soft
c) loud
d) unclear
10. The recipe called for the exquisite spices, which are known for their rare and delicate flavors.

a) common
b) delicate
c) bland
d) strong
11. She was elated, or very happy, when she received the good news.

a) upset
b) tired
c) very happy
d) confused
Answer: c) very happy
12. The ominous clouds, dark and threatening, indicated that a storm was coming.

a) harmless
b) dark
c) cheerful
d) light
Answer: b) dark
13. The abundant harvest, meaning it was more than enough, ensured that no one in the village would go hungry.

a) plentiful
b) scarce
c) insufficient
d) minimal
Answer: a) plentiful
14. The puppy was timid, or shy and easily scared, around new people.

a) bold
b) confident
c) shy
d) aggressive
Answer: c) shy
15. The potion had a potent smell, meaning it was very strong and powerful.

a) mild
b) weak
c) strong
d) pleasant
Answer: c) strong
16. The artist’s work was intricate, or very detailed and complex, with patterns that took years to complete.

a) simple
b) detailed
c) plain
d) boring
Answer: b) detailed
17. The discussion was fruitless, meaning it was unproductive and didn't lead to any useful results.

a) productive
b) successful
c) unproductive
d) short
Answer: c) unproductive
18. The lethargic cat, or the one that was very sluggish and tired, barely moved from its spot all day.

a) energetic
b) playful
c) tired
d) excited
Answer: c) tired
19. The room was dimly lit, which means it was not very bright and had low light.

a) brightly
b) softly
c) harshly
d) lowly
Answer: d) lowly
20. The deceptive advertisement, or the one that was meant to trick people, led many to buy the product.

a) honest
b) tricky
c) helpful
d) accurate
Answer: b) tricky
This quiz uses context clues through synonyms and definitions within the same sentence to help students infer the
meanings of unfamiliar words.

You said:
the word clue is in the sentence
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
Here’s a revised 20-item quiz where the unfamiliar word is accompanied by a synonym or definition provided
directly within the sentence as a clue.

Quiz: Inferring Meaning of Unfamiliar Words Using Context Clues

1. The desert is arid, which is to say it is extremely dry and receives little rainfall.

a) wet
b) dry
c) cold
d) humid
Answer: b) dry
2. The hero was very valiant, that is, extremely brave, when he faced the dragon.

a) cowardly
b) scared
c) brave
d) happy
Answer: c) brave
3. The instructions were explicit, or very clear and detailed, making it easy to follow.

a) confusing
b) clear
c) hidden
d) difficult
Answer: b) clear
4. The magician’s tricks were mystifying, meaning they were puzzling and hard to explain.

a) obvious
b) simple
c) puzzling
d) boring
Answer: c) puzzling
5. The soldiers showed resilience—that is, they had the strength to recover quickly after each challenge.

a) strength
b) laziness
c) anger
d) carelessness
Answer: a) strength
6. The fabric was resilient, meaning it could easily return to its original shape after being stretched.

a) weak
b) fragile
c) durable
d) smooth
Answer: c) durable
7. The child’s room was chaotic, or completely disorganized and messy, with toys everywhere.

a) neat
b) disorganized
c) clean
d) peaceful
Answer: b) disorganized
8. The old man was benevolent, that is, he was kind and generous, always helping those in need.

a) selfish
b) greedy
c) kind
d) angry
Answer: c) kind
9. The noise was deafening, meaning it was extremely loud, making it hard to hear anything else.

a) quiet
b) soft
c) loud
d) unclear
Answer: c) loud
10. The recipe called for exquisite spices, which means spices known for their rare and delicate flavors.

a) common
b) delicate
c) bland
d) strong
Answer: b) delicate
11. She was elated, or very happy, when she received the good news.

a) upset
b) tired
c) very happy
d) confused
Answer: c) very happy
12. The ominous clouds, dark and threatening, indicated that a storm was coming.

a) harmless
b) dark
c) cheerful
d) light
Answer: b) dark
13. The harvest was abundant, which is to say there was more than enough to feed everyone.

a) plentiful
b) scarce
c) insufficient
d) minimal
Answer: a) plentiful
14. The puppy was timid, or shy and easily scared, around new people.

a) bold
b) confident
c) shy
d) aggressive
Answer: c) shy
15. The potion had a potent smell, meaning it was very strong and powerful.

a) mild
b) weak
c) strong
d) pleasant
Answer: c) strong
16. The artist’s work was intricate, meaning it was very detailed and complex.

a) simple
b) detailed
c) plain
d) boring
Answer: b) detailed
17. The discussion was fruitless, which means it was unproductive and didn't lead to any useful results.

a) productive
b) successful
c) unproductive
d) short
Answer: c) unproductive
18. The cat was lethargic, or sluggish and tired, barely moving from its spot all day.

a) energetic
b) playful
c) tired
d) excited
Answer: c) tired
19. The room was dimly lit, which is to say it was not very bright and had low light.

a) brightly
b) softly
c) harshly
d) faintly
Answer: d) faintly
20. The advertisement was deceptive, meaning it was intended to trick people into buying the product.

a) honest
b) tricky
c) helpful
d) accurate
Answer: b) tricky

1. During the summer, the weather is often scorching. People love to eat cold treats like ice cream to cool down.
What does "scorching" most likely mean?

a) freezing
b) very hot
c) cloudy
d) rainy
Answer: b) very hot
2. The little girl was ecstatic when she saw her birthday cake. She couldn't stop smiling and jumping up and down.
What does "ecstatic" mean?

a) angry
b) disappointed
c) very happy
d) tired
Answer: c) very happy
3. The teacher gave us an arduous task that required a lot of effort and time. What does "arduous" most likely
mean?

a) easy
b) quick
c) difficult
d) enjoyable
Answer: c) difficult
4. After the long hike, everyone was feeling weary and needed to rest. What does "weary" mean?

a) excited
b) energetic
c) thirsty
d) tired
Answer: d) tired
5. The thief tried to be stealthy as he crept through the dark room, hoping not to be seen. What does "stealthy"
mean?

a) noisy
b) quick
c) secretive
d) clumsy
Answer: c) secretive
6. The politician was known for his eloquent speeches, which moved many people to tears. What does "eloquent"
most likely mean?

a) boring
b) unclear
c) persuasive
d) short
Answer: c) persuasive
7. The scientist made a noteworthy discovery that changed the way people understood the disease. What does
"noteworthy" mean?

a) insignificant
b) important
c) common
d) risky
Answer: b) important
8. When the students heard the cacophony of the fire alarm, they quickly left the building. What does "cacophony"
most likely mean?

a) pleasant sound
b) silence
c) harsh noise
d) whisper
Answer: c) harsh noise
9. The author's latest book was a phenomenal success, selling millions of copies worldwide. What does
"phenomenal" mean?

a) average
b) extraordinary
c) disappointing
d) secret
Answer: b) extraordinary
10. After reading the passage, Maria felt perplexed because she couldn't understand the main idea. What does
"perplexed" mean?

a) relaxed
b) interested
c) confused
d) certain
Answer: c) confused
11. The basketball player’s injury was debilitating, preventing him from playing for the rest of the season. What does
"debilitating" mean?

a) improving
b) strengthening
c) weakening
d) helping
Answer: c) weakening
12. The CEO’s decision was revolutionary, changing the entire direction of the company. What does "revolutionary"
most likely mean?

a) old-fashioned
b) groundbreaking
c) minor
d) gradual
Answer: b) groundbreaking
13. The plant began to wither in the hot sun because it wasn't watered. What does "wither" mean?

a) grow
b) bloom
c) shrink
d) strengthen
Answer: c) shrink
14. The movie was so engrossing that the audience didn’t even realize two hours had passed. What does
"engrossing" mean?

a) boring
b) interesting
c) confusing
d) short
Answer: b) interesting
15. The ominous clouds suggested that a storm was approaching. What does "ominous" most likely mean?

a) harmless
b) dark
c) friendly
d) threatening
Answer: d) threatening
16. The forest was teeming with wildlife, and we could hear the sounds of birds and animals all around us. What
does "teeming" mean?

a) empty
b) full
c) quiet
d) peaceful
Answer: b) full
17. The little boy was disheartened when his kite got stuck in the tree. What does "disheartened" mean?

a) cheerful
b) hopeful
c) discouraged
d) excited
Answer: c) discouraged
18. After a grueling day of practice, the team was exhausted but happy with their progress. What does "grueling"
mean?

a) relaxing
b) easy
c) exhausting
d) short
Answer: c) exhausting
19. The story had a poignant ending that made everyone in the room cry. What does "poignant" mean?

a) funny
b) boring
c) touching
d) happy
Answer: c) touching
20. The community worked together to revitalize the old park, making it beautiful again. What does "revitalize"
mean?

a) destroy
b) neglect
c) refresh
d) abandon
Answer: c) refresh
This quiz focuses on using context clues to infer the meaning of unfamiliar words, helping students develop critical
thinking skills.

You said:
use context clues in sentences in which synonym, definition of the unfamiliar word is also used in the same sentence
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
Here’s a revised 20-item quiz that incorporates context clues where a synonym or definition of the unfamiliar word is
provided within the same sentence.

Quiz: Inferring Meaning of Unfamiliar Words Using Context Clues

1. The desert is arid, which means it is extremely dry and receives little rainfall.

a) wet
b) dry
c) cold
d) humid
Answer: b) dry
2. The hero was very valiant, or in other words, extremely brave, when he faced the dragon.

a) cowardly
b) scared
c) brave
d) happy
Answer: c) brave
3. The instructions were explicit, meaning they were very clear and easy to understand.

a) confusing
b) clear
c) hidden
d) difficult
Answer: b) clear
4. The magician’s tricks were mystifying, or in other words, very puzzling and hard to explain.

a) obvious
b) simple
c) puzzling
d) boring
Answer: c) puzzling
5. The soldiers showed resilience by bouncing back and recovering quickly after each challenge.

a) strength
b) laziness
c) anger
d) carelessness
Answer: a) strength
6. The fabric was resilient, meaning it could easily return to its original shape after being stretched.

a) weak
b) fragile
c) durable
d) smooth
Answer: c) durable
7. The child’s room was chaotic, which means it was completely disorganized and messy.

a) neat
b) disorganized
c) clean
d) peaceful
Answer: b) disorganized
8. The old man was benevolent, or kind and generous, always helping those in need.

a) selfish
b) greedy
c) kind
d) angry
Answer: c) kind
9. The noise was deafening, which means it was extremely loud, making it hard to hear anything else.

a) quiet
b) soft
c) loud
d) unclear
Answer: c) loud
10. The recipe called for the exquisite spices, which are known for their rare and delicate flavors.

a) common
b) delicate
c) bland
d) strong
Answer: b) delicate
11. She was elated, or very happy, when she received the good news.

a) upset
b) tired
c) very happy
d) confused
Answer: c) very happy
12. The ominous clouds, dark and threatening, indicated that a storm was coming.

a) harmless
b) dark
c) cheerful
d) light
Answer: b) dark
13. The abundant harvest, meaning it was more than enough, ensured that no one in the village would go hungry.

a) plentiful
b) scarce
c) insufficient
d) minimal
Answer: a) plentiful
14. The puppy was timid, or shy and easily scared, around new people.
a) bold
b) confident
c) shy
d) aggressive
Answer: c) shy
15. The potion had a potent smell, meaning it was very strong and powerful.

a) mild
b) weak
c) strong
d) pleasant
Answer: c) strong
16. The artist’s work was intricate, or very detailed and complex, with patterns that took years to complete.

a) simple
b) detailed
c) plain
d) boring
Answer: b) detailed
17. The discussion was fruitless, meaning it was unproductive and didn't lead to any useful results.

a) productive
b) successful
c) unproductive
d) short
Answer: c) unproductive
18. The lethargic cat, or the one that was very sluggish and tired, barely moved from its spot all day.

a) energetic
b) playful
c) tired
d) excited
Answer: c) tired
19. The room was dimly lit, which means it was not very bright and had low light.

a) brightly
b) softly
c) harshly
d) lowly
Answer: d) lowly
20. The deceptive advertisement, or the one that was meant to trick people, led many to buy the product.

a) honest
b) tricky
c) helpful
d) accurate
Answer: b) tricky
This quiz uses context clues through synonyms and definitions within the same sentence to help students infer the
meanings of unfamiliar words.

You said:
the word clue is in the sentence
ChatGPT said:
ChatGPT
Here’s a revised 20-item quiz where the unfamiliar word is accompanied by a synonym or definition provided
directly within the sentence as a clue.
Quiz: Inferring Meaning of Unfamiliar Words Using Context Clues
1. The desert is arid, which is to say it is extremely dry and receives little rainfall.

a) wet
b) dry
c) cold
d) humid
Answer: b) dry
2. The hero was very valiant, that is, extremely brave, when he faced the dragon.

a) cowardly
b) scared
c) brave
d) happy
Answer: c) brave
3. The instructions were explicit, or very clear and detailed, making it easy to follow.

a) confusing
b) clear
c) hidden
d) difficult
Answer: b) clear
4. The magician’s tricks were mystifying, meaning they were puzzling and hard to explain.

a) obvious
b) simple
c) puzzling
d) boring
Answer: c) puzzling
5. The soldiers showed resilience—that is, they had the strength to recover quickly after each challenge.

a) strength
b) laziness
c) anger
d) carelessness
Answer: a) strength
6. The fabric was resilient, meaning it could easily return to its original shape after being stretched.

a) weak
b) fragile
c) durable
d) smooth
Answer: c) durable
7. The child’s room was chaotic, or completely disorganized and messy, with toys everywhere.

a) neat
b) disorganized
c) clean
d) peaceful
Answer: b) disorganized
8. The old man was benevolent, that is, he was kind and generous, always helping those in need.

a) selfish
b) greedy
c) kind
d) angry
Answer: c) kind
9. The noise was deafening, meaning it was extremely loud, making it hard to hear anything else.

a) quiet
b) soft
c) loud
d) unclear
Answer: c) loud
10. The recipe called for exquisite spices, which means spices known for their rare and delicate flavors.

a) common
b) delicate
c) bland
d) strong
Answer: b) delicate
11. She was elated, or very happy, when she received the good news.

a) upset
b) tired
c) very happy
d) confused
Answer: c) very happy
12. The ominous clouds, dark and threatening, indicated that a storm was coming.

a) harmless
b) dark
c) cheerful
d) light
Answer: b) dark
13. The harvest was abundant, which is to say there was more than enough to feed everyone.

a) plentiful
b) scarce
c) insufficient
d) minimal
Answer: a) plentiful
14. The puppy was timid, or shy and easily scared, around new people.

a) bold
b) confident
c) shy
d) aggressive
Answer: c) shy
15. The potion had a potent smell, meaning it was very strong and powerful.

a) mild
b) weak
c) strong
d) pleasant
Answer: c) strong
16. The artist’s work was intricate, meaning it was very detailed and complex.

a) simple
b) detailed
c) plain
d) boring
Answer: b) detailed
17. The discussion was fruitless, which means it was unproductive and didn't lead to any useful results.

a) productive
b) successful
c) unproductive
d) short
Answer: c) unproductive
18. The cat was lethargic, or sluggish and tired, barely moving from its spot all day.

a) energetic
b) playful
c) tired
d) excited
Answer: c) tired
19. The room was dimly lit, which is to say it was not very bright and had low light.

a) brightly
b) softly
c) harshly
d) faintly
Answer: d) faintly
20. The advertisement was deceptive, meaning it was intended to trick people into buying the product.

a) honest
b) tricky
c) helpful
d) accurate
Answer: b) tricky